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Masters of Risk

by S&P Global Market Intelligence

Welcome to Masters of Risk, a podcast by S&P Global Market Intelligence. I am Stewart Webster, and I'll be your host for the next 30 minutes. Risk evolves fast, especially in the current markets, keeping it top of mind for business leaders today. Join us monthly as we reach across the globe to speak to business leaders about what keeps them up at night. We'll have it here first, whether it's credit, market volatility, energy, or any other pressing risk issue. Be a part of the conversation.

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Episodes

  1. Beyond Traditional Investing: ETFs, AI Themes, and the Next Market Opportunity

    In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with Matthew Tuttle, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Tuttle Capital Management, to discuss how investors can navigate an increasingly thematic market shaped by artificial intelligence, geopolitical shifts, and evolving...

  2. Private Credit Under Pressure: Liquidity, Distress, and Opportunity in Today's Credit Markets

    In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster speaks with Lionel Jolie, Partner and Head of Credit at J.F. Lehman & Company, about the growing tensions beneath today's private credit markets and the opportunities emerging for disciplined investors. As private credit assets have…

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  3. Beyond Diversification: Strategic Risk Insights for Modern Portfolios

    In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with Karan Sood, Co-Founder and CEO of Vest, to challenge one of the most widely accepted principles in investing: diversification. Karan introduces the concept of "outcomes-based investing" and explains how Vest is leveraging...

  4. Bias, Blind Spots, and Bottom Lines: Reframing AI Risk in Financial Services

    In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with Kareem Saleh, Founder and CEO of FairPlay AI, to unpack one of the most critical and underexamined risks in modern finance: algorithmic bias. As artificial intelligence becomes central to everything from lending decisions to...

  5. From Compliance to Catalyst: How Enterprise Risk Management is Evolving for a Volatile World

    In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with Chrystina Howard, ERM leader for the Complex Risk Practice at HUB International, to explore how enterprise risk management is transforming in an era defined by volatility, interdependence, and systemic shocks. Chrystina…

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  6. Beyond Volatility: Inside the Hidden Risks and Rewards of Crypto Markets

    In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with Ali Hassan, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Perceptive Capital, to dissect the accelerating institutional movement into digital assets. Ali reflects on the early misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin and crypto and shares...

  7. System Shock: AI, Misinformation, and the New Age of Fragility

    Kicking off Season 4 of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster sits down with risk expert Michelle Sartain, President, Marsh US and Canada, for a deep dive into the volatile U.S. risk landscape They explore the top threats identified by business leaders, including economic uncertainty, declining...

  8. What risks do you face when launching a business?

    In this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster engages with Michael Brawer, the CEO of Transparency Analytics. With a wealth of experience in executive positions within the financial services industry, Michael has leveraged his insights to establish his own firm. Stewart explores the...

  9. AI Data Centers: How Energy Keeps Them Running Part 2

    In this episode of "Masters of Risk" host Stewart Webster engages in the second part of a compelling conversation with Wish Bakshi, Founder & AI Systems Engineer of AQ Energy. In this two-part episode they have an in-depth conversation about AI data centers, digital infrastructure, the complex...

  10. AI Data Centers: How Energy Keeps Them Running Part 1

    In this episode of "Masters of Risk" host Stewart Webster engages in a two-part compelling conversation with Wish Bakshi, Founder & AI Systems Engineer of AI Systems in Energy & Power. In this two-part episode they have an indepth conversation about AI data centers, digital infastructure, the...

  11. The Game Changers for "Gamers"

    In this episode of "Masters of Risk," host Stewart Webster engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Jonathan Stringfield from Microsoft, who shares his expertise on the dynamic intersection of gaming and advertising. The discussion highlights the evolution of in-game advertising, the diverse...

  12. Nc'Nean Whisky Breaking the Barriers

    Stewart Webster, host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Annabel Thomas, the founder and CEO of Nc'Nean Whisky Distillery. Annabel's story is unique in how she approached building her company, from its name, to how they make whisky, even down to the design of their sustainable glass bottle.…

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  13. AI or Not: How Do We know What is Real or Not

    On this episode of Masters of Risk, host Stewart Webster engages in a riveting conversation with Anatoly Kvitnitsky, CEO & Founder of AI or Not. Anatoly reveals essential strategies for protecting yourself and your business from the rising threats of fraud, deepfakes, and scams fueled by…

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  14. Trends in the Market: A Deep Dive with Cameron Dayne

    In this episode, Stewart Webster, our new Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Cameron Dayne, EVP & Managing Director, West Region Sales Team Lead at Zions Capital Markets. With all the volatility in the market, they take a deep dive into how it impacts your business. More S&P Global Content:...

  15. Nita Kohli - Kohli Advisors

    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, talks to Nita Kohli, CEO & Founder, Kohli Advisors, and author of Operational Resilience: Beyond the Check Lists. They take a dive deep into resiliency and risks within the financial industry with a pivot into career risks. More S&P Global...

  16. Risk Reflections: A Year in Review

    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk and Alisha Rappaport, Producer and Editor of Masters of Risk sit down to recap all the conversations they had throughout 2024. They discuss some of the key topics and thoughts our guests discussed on the show. This video podcast is a…

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  17. Catherine Kemnitz

    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Catherine Kemnitz, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Axiom. They dive deep into what Axiom has done for businesses in terms of acquiring legal talent. In this unmissable episode, Catherine shares the background and...

  18. Matt Reilly

    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Matthew Reilly, Managing Director, Head of Insurance Solutions at Conning. Yashi and Matt dive deep into the world of investment management for insurance companies. They discuss the increased risk appetite in this industry and...

  19. Women's Panel

    In this episode, Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, sits down with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Public Market Investments, Franklin Templeton, Rachana Kothare, Principal, Corporate & Business Development Finance, Amazon, and Meredith Beddow, Global Head Market Development,...

  20. Michelle Vincent

    Our latest guest is Michelle Vincent, CEO of MoFilm. Michelle sits down with Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, to discuss her journey through the tech space and what risks she took to get to her current role as CEO. Michelle dives into the mentors that she had along the way and the impacts...

  21. Nancy Davis

    Join Yashi Yadav, Host of Masters of Risk, as she speaks to Nancy Davis the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Quadratic Capital Management, an investment advisory firm focused on convexity strategies. Listen as Nancy takes a deep dive into her company's process and her strategy for...

  22. Katrina Dudley

    Masters of Risk is kicking off 2024 with Katrina Dudley, Senior Vice President, Investment Strategist, and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton and Co-Author of Undiversified. Yashi dives into the impact of diversity in the investment space with Katrina and they discuss what has improved over...

  23. Henrietta Fore

    For our eighth episode and final for 2023. Yashi sits down with Henrietta Fore, President and CEO of Holsman International. Henrietta comes to us with an eclectic background from starting her career in her father's steel business to government work, as well as being the Executive Director of...

  24. John Kevill

    Welcome to our seventh episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with John Kevill, Managing Partner of Solitude Cove Capital, a boutique commercial real estate advisory and investment firm. Yashi and John take a deep dive into the commercial real estate industry and how it has…

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  25. Jennifer Reynolds

    Welcome to our sixth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Jennifer Reynolds, CEO of Women's Corporate Directors. Yashi discusses Jennifer's experience in investment management, venture capital, M&A, and her experience on boards. We learn about her impact on women in the...

  26. Allan Rayson

    Welcome to our fifth episode of Masters of Risk. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer at Encore Bank, about what is top of mind for him during these economic times. Yashi dives deep into how Allan got to where he is in his career and what he…

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  27. Exciting Summer Updates

    The Masters of Risk team has been busy working on new guests to feature on our podcast. We are excited to share our next episode with you shortly. We had the pleasure of speaking with Allan Rayson, Chief Innovation Officer at Encore Bank. He is sharing with us, what is top of his mind. It's an...

  28. Live From The Global Credit & Risk Symposium

    Welcome to our special third episode that comes to you live from our Global Credit and Risk Symposium. Join Yashi Yadav as she speaks with four business leaders about what is top of mind for them in this volatile financial market. These business leaders included Jacob Yahiayn, CEO of ULAS, Mayra...

  29. A Discussion with Ilya Khaykin

    Join Yashi Yadav on her next episode of Masters of Risk as she sits down with Ilya Khaykin, Head of Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance Americas, Oliver Wyman, as they discuss the issues surrounding climate risk, physical risk, and transition risk what the implications are for companies in...

  30. Discussion with Natalia Hunik, CRO, Cubelogic

    Join Yashi Yadav in our first episode of Masters of Risk as she sits down with Cubelogics, Chief Revenue Officer Natalia Hunik and they discuss the current stressors of the macroeconomic climate, its business impact, and how firms can look to achieve resilience through digital transformation....

  31. Masters of Risk-Trailer

    We are excited to launch our first credit and risk solutions podcast, hosted by Yashi Yadav. Join us every month as we tackle all things risk.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Masters of Risk, a podcast by S&P Global Market Intelligence. I am Stewart Webster, and I'll be your host for the next 30 minutes. Risk evolves fast, especially in the current markets, keeping it top of mind for business leaders today. Join us monthly as we reach across the globe to speak to business leaders about what keeps them up at night. We'll have it here first, whether it's credit, market volatility, energy, or any other pressing risk issue. Be a part of the conversation.

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